by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Sinclair Community College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Sinclair Community College amounted to $4,809 per year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $8,556. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $680 in-state and $680 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,129 | $7,876 |
| Fees | $680 | $680 |
| Total | $4,809 | $8,556 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Sinclair Community College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Sinclair Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Sinclair Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Sinclair Community College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Sinclair Community College has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,649 | $7,396 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,889 | $7,636 |
| One Year Ago | $3,889 | $7,636 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,129 | $7,876 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Sinclair Community College has trended over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.1%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $8,824 for the upcoming year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.60%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $4,982. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 1.95%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $8,723.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,982 | $8,723 |
| In 2 Years | $5,161 | $8,893 |
| In 3 Years | $5,346 | $9,066 |
| In 4 Years | $5,538 | $9,243 |
| In 5 Years | $5,737 | $9,423 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $35,925, or close to $21,027 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Sinclair Community College, check out the Sinclair Community College Financial Aid page.
